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As a nonprofit professional, you know the profound impact nonprofits have on our communities and world. You tackle big problems and bring about positive change. Your contribution to the sector and the causes you care about embodies the best spirit and values of our...

“Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” Dr. Seuss’ beloved classic Oh, the Places You’ll Go is about the...

Reshape the Future: Be a Nonprofit CEO. That’s the name of our new course focused on the skills, mindset, and confidence necessary to succeed as the chief executive of a nonprofit organization. Finalizing that title took some time. I want to share the story behind it...

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations can lobby. Seriously, we checked. Actually, we knew that already. But many people who work or volunteer for nonprofits believe that lobbying is prohibited. Lobbying and advocacy aren't the right strategies for every nonprofit - but...

“78% of (nonprofit) leaders intend to leave their job by 2020.” - Opportunity in Change: Preparing Boston for Leader Transitions and New Models of Nonprofit Leadership Whether the cause is changing demographics, organizational growth, or a lack of job satisfaction, a...

“78% of (nonprofit) leaders intend to leave their job by 2020.” - Opportunity in Change: Preparing Boston for Leader Transitions and New Models of Nonprofit Leadership This statistic comes from a study Third Sector New England prepared for the Boston Foundation. It...

Isn't it amazing how a few days out of the office can affect your outlook? Those days right after you return - when that deluge of emails seems like something you can realistically surmount – are truly precious. It's a time we try to take full advantage of. And you...